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enWed, 19 Dec 2018 08:56:53 +0000NPR Digital Services RSS Generator 0.94digitalservices@iowapublicradio.orgnonoIowa Public Radiodigitalservices@iowapublicradio.orghttp://www.iowapublicradio.org/post/safety-forefront-hoover-high-shots-fired-september
Gunfire in a nearby parking lot disrupted the Hoover High School homecoming football game in Des Moines in September. The incident made vivid the many stories about armed violence in and around the nation’s schools. Hoover stages drills throughout theSafety Is At The Forefront At Hoover High Since Shots Fired In SeptemberGunfire in a nearby parking lot disrupted the Hoover High School homecoming football game in Des Moines in September. The incident made vivid the many stories about armed violence in and around the nation’s schools. Hoover stages drills throughout the year to prepare students, teachers and administrators for emergencies. Vice-Principal Jamie Badger is on the intercom to begin a simulated lockdown of the north-side Des Moines high school. “This is only a drill, I repeat this is only a drill," he assures everyone. "At this time we’re going to initiate an external lockdown, or perimeter lockdown, which means we have received word that there’s a threat in the neighborhood or surrounding area." The halls are cleared, teachers and staff secure all doors entering the building, Badger awaits word from Des Moines Police that the exercise is over. He’s been an educator for more than 30 years and has practiced this kind of safety measure over and over. “Quite honestly, we learn things every timerdillard@iowapublicradio.org (Rob Dillard)114898 as http://www.iowapublicradio.orgWed, 19 Dec 2018 04:40:25 +0000Rob Dillard245http://www.iowapublicradio.org/post/historical-evolution-us-presidents-and-their-advisors
The rapid turnover of President Trump’s White House staff and cabinet members shows no sign of slowing down. On this edition of River to River , Ben Kieffer and guests, presidential historian Tim Walch and political scientist Donna Hoffman of theThe Historical Evolution of U.S. Presidents and Their AdvisorsThe rapid turnover of President Trump’s White House staff and cabinet members shows no sign of slowing down. On this edition of River to River , Ben Kieffer and guests, presidential historian Tim Walch and political scientist Donna Hoffman of the University of Northern Iowa, talk about past presidents and their closest advisors throughout history. They examine what a president’s choice of staff and cabinet says about that particular president, as well as how the team of advisors closest to a president can change over time.ewoodbury@iowapublicradio.org (Emily Woodbury)114914 as http://www.iowapublicradio.orgTue, 18 Dec 2018 22:41:29 +00002754http://www.iowapublicradio.org/post/digital-natives-lack-experience-tinkering-technology
Kids today have access to technology that would have seemed like science fiction when their parents and grandparents were young. On this edition of Talk of Iowa , Charity Nebbe hosts a conversation exploring how children interact with technology and whatDigital Natives Lack Experience Tinkering with TechnologyKids today have access to technology that would have seemed like science fiction when their parents and grandparents were young. On this edition of Talk of Iowa , Charity Nebbe hosts a conversation exploring how children interact with technology and what it means to be a "digital native." Guests include: Dylan Shroll-Tews, a lifelong tinkerer and electronics enthusiast from Des Moines; Juan Pablo Hourcade, an associate professor at the University of Iowa's Department of Computer Science; and Samantha Dahlby, a K-12 education coordinator at NewBo Co and the coordinator of Coder Dojo. They explore our changing relationship with technology, what the future might hold for digital natives, and how to raise responsible and educated tech users in a digital world.ewoodbury@iowapublicradio.org (Emily Woodbury)114869 as http://www.iowapublicradio.orgMon, 17 Dec 2018 22:44:20 +00002916http://www.iowapublicradio.org/post/professional-sports-last-frontier-lgbtq-acceptance
In many ways, our culture has become more accepting of members of the LGBTQ community, but some spaces and fields, including athletics, lag behind. Homophobia still exists in locker rooms, on playing fields, and in the stands. The fear of homophobia andProfessional Sports: The Last Frontier for LGBTQ Acceptance?In many ways, our culture has become more accepting of members of the LGBTQ community, but some spaces and fields, including athletics, lag behind. Homophobia still exists in locker rooms, on playing fields, and in the stands. The fear of homophobia and possible career-ending discrimination keeps many athletes in the closet. On this edition of Talk of Iowa , host Charity Nebbe talks with two former competitive athletes about being LGBTQ in sports circles and how they’ve learned to define masculinity for themselves. Guests this hour include Evan Risk, a high school cross-country coach and junior high track and field and basketball coach in Iowa City, as well as Landon Streit, a former Iowa State football player who grew up in north central Iowa.ewoodbury@iowapublicradio.org (Emily Woodbury)114864 as http://www.iowapublicradio.orgMon, 17 Dec 2018 22:02:25 +00002320http://www.iowapublicradio.org/post/federal-funding-down-state-obligation-childrens-healthcare
The state's share of costs for the Children's Health Insurace Program, also known as CHIP or HAWK-I in Iowa, is expected to increase as federal funding drops. On this News Buzz edition of River to River , host Ben Kieffer speaks with Ann Discher of theFederal Funding Down, State Obligation Up for Children's HealthcareThe state's share of costs for the Children's Health Insurace Program, also known as CHIP or HAWK-I in Iowa, is expected to increase as federal funding drops. On this News Buzz edition of River to River , host Ben Kieffer speaks with Ann Discher of the Child and Family Policy Center in Des Moines to learn more. Also in the hour, what's included in the nation’s new Farm Bill, an update on State Senator Nate Boulton's calls to dismiss a sexual harrassment complaint against him, and a look at arguments over collective bargaining rights at the Iowa Supreme Court.kharrop@iowapublicradio.org (Katelyn Harrop)114774 as http://www.iowapublicradio.orgFri, 14 Dec 2018 21:06:36 +00002756http://www.iowapublicradio.org/post/hear-good-morning-midnights-studio-one-live-set
Iowa City musician Charlie Cacciatore writes and performs his music under the name Good Morning Midnight, and 2018 saw the release of his second album, Both Neither and Both. The band performs live in various configurations: occasionally, Cacciatore willHear Good Morning Midnight's Studio One Live SetIowa City musician Charlie Cacciatore writes and performs his music under the name Good Morning Midnight, and 2018 saw the release of his second album, Both Neither and Both. The band performs live in various configurations: occasionally, Cacciatore will perform solo, and other times with a full band. We got to hear Good Morning Midnight as a power trio in our studios, and they played songs from the new album and some material that hasn't been recorded yet. You can listen to their performance right here, and also hear us talk about Good Morning Midnight's future, which includes an appearance at the 2019 Mission Creek Festival!tdehner@iowapublicradio.org (Tony Dehner)114764 as http://www.iowapublicradio.orgFri, 14 Dec 2018 17:05:42 +0000Tony Dehner2322http://www.iowapublicradio.org/post/water-quality-remains-major-issue-iowa-and-beyond
A new investigative series from the Cedar Rapids Gazette shows that Iowa has a long way to go when it comes to clean waterways and reductions in nitrate and phosphorus runoff. In this segment of River to River, host Ben Kieffer speaks with GazetteWater Quality Remains a Major Issue in Iowa and BeyondA new investigative series from the Cedar Rapids Gazette shows that Iowa has a long way to go when it comes to clean waterways and reductions in nitrate and phosphorus runoff. In this segment of River to River, host Ben Kieffer speaks with Gazette reporter Erin Jordan, who is leading the investigative project in collaboration with Marquette University. Later in the conversation, Republican State Representative John Wills of Spirit Lake discusses water quality policy and funding, and Chris Jones, a Research Engineer at IIHR Hydroscience and Engineering at the University of Iowa, looks at what steps need to be taken to improve water quality in Iowa and beyond.kharrop@iowapublicradio.org (Katelyn Harrop)114775 as http://www.iowapublicradio.orgThu, 13 Dec 2018 19:40:32 +0000945http://www.iowapublicradio.org/post/women-american-political-system
Voters in the 2018 Midterm Elections sent a record number of women to Congress and to state legislatures nationwide, and Iowa elected its first two female members of the U.S. House of Representatives. In this River to River segment, host Ben Kieffer talksWomen in the American Political SystemVoters in the 2018 Midterm Elections sent a record number of women to Congress and to state legislatures nationwide, and Iowa elected its first two female members of the U.S. House of Representatives. In this River to River segment, host Ben Kieffer talks with the authors of a new book that looks at the evolution of women's involvement in American politics from the colonial era to the present. "Women in the American Political System: An Encyclopedia of Women as Voters, Candidates, and Office Holders" is written by Dianne Bystrom, director emerita of the Carrie Chapman Catt Center at Iowa State University, and Barbara Burrell, professor emerita of political science at Northern Illinois University.ewoodbury@iowapublicradio.org (Emily Woodbury)114893 as http://www.iowapublicradio.orgThu, 13 Dec 2018 00:00:00 +00001344http://www.iowapublicradio.org/post/search-new-whitehouse-chief-staff
The search is on for a new White House Chief of Staff. Who’s up for the task? Host Ben Kieffer is joined by faculty director of Latina/o Studies and associate professor of Political Science at the University of Iowa Rene Rocha and associate professor ofSearch is On for New Whitehouse Chief of StaffThe search is on for a new White House Chief of Staff. Who’s up for the task? Host Ben Kieffer is joined by faculty director of Latina/o Studies and associate professor of Political Science at the University of Iowa Rene Rocha and associate professor of Political Science at Iowa State University Jonathan Hassid for this politics day edition of River to River . Over the hour, Kieffer, Rocha, and Hassid discuss the heated Oval Office exchange between Representative Nancy Pelosi, Senator Chuck Schumer and President Trump that shocked the internet this week, a new Attorney General nomination, the possibility of criminal justice reform at the federal level, and rollbacks to clean water protections.kharrop@iowapublicradio.org (Katelyn Harrop)114781 as http://www.iowapublicradio.orgWed, 12 Dec 2018 19:44:06 +00002227http://www.iowapublicradio.org/post/close-home
John Bloom’s art is a celebration of Midwestern life. It also brought love into his life and an opportunity to study with Grant Wood. The Figge Art Museum’s exhibit “John Bloom: Close to Home” showcases more than 60 works of art by the beloved localClose to HomeJohn Bloom’s art is a celebration of Midwestern life. It also brought love into his life and an opportunity to study with Grant Wood. The Figge Art Museum’s exhibit “John Bloom: Close to Home” showcases more than 60 works of art by the beloved local artist. Bloom grew up in small town DeWitt, Iowa. He briefly attended St. Ambrose College before enrolling in the Art Institute of Chicago, which eventually lead him to the Stone City Art Colony. There, he met his future wife Isabel and studied with Grant Wood. He also completed multiple mural commissions with Wood. On display at the Figge will be his paintings, sculptures, and prints, in addition to figure sketches and examples of his industrial designing. These industrial designs are rarely seen, and offer a new way to look at the familiar artist. Don’t wait to see the Figge Art Museum’s exhibition, which runs through January 13 th . Iowa Public Radio delves into the life and work of John Bloom with Vanessa Sage, Assistant Curator at thejhalbloom@iowapublicradio.org (Jacqueline Halbloom)114631 as http://www.iowapublicradio.orgMon, 10 Dec 2018 22:42:18 +0000Jacqueline Halbloom920http://www.iowapublicradio.org/post/new-book-views-iowa-through-multicultural-lens
"We the Interwoven: an Anthology of Bicultural Iowa" from the Iowa Writers' House is one of the first books of its kind. It's an anthology of work written and illistrated by Iowans with multicultural backgrounds, and it's aimed at telling truly IowaNew Book Views Iowa Through a Multicultural Lens"We the Interwoven: an Anthology of Bicultural Iowa" from the Iowa Writers' House is one of the first books of its kind. It's an anthology of work written and illistrated by Iowans with multicultural backgrounds, and it's aimed at telling truly Iowa stories that often go unheard. In this hour of Talk of Iowa , host Charity Nebbe is joined by Andrea Wilson, editor of We the Interwoven and founder of the Iowa Writer's House in Iowa City, for a discussion on the creation of the book, and the Bicultural Iowa Writer's Fellowship that jumpstarted its founding. Also in the hour, fellows Jesus "Chuy" Renteria and Sadagat Aliyeva discuss their writings that were featured in the book, as well as their experience living among and between diverse cultures here in Iowa.kharrop@iowapublicradio.org (Katelyn Harrop)114853 as http://www.iowapublicradio.orgMon, 10 Dec 2018 00:00:00 +00002262http://www.iowapublicradio.org/post/northeast-man-battered-des-moines-police-receives-800000-settlement
$800,000 of taxpayer money will settle an excessive force settlement filed by a northeast Iowa man who was battered by two Des Moines police officers. On this news buzz edition of River to River , host Ben Kieffer is joined by Des Moines-based AssociatedNortheast Man Battered by Des Moines Police Receives $800,000 Settlement $800,000 of taxpayer money will settle an excessive force settlement filed by a northeast Iowa man who was battered by two Des Moines police officers. On this news buzz edition of River to River , host Ben Kieffer is joined by Des Moines-based Associated Press Reporter David Pitt who discusses his reporting on the lawsuit brought by Dustin Burnikel against officer Michael Fong and Sargent Greg Wessel of the Des Moines Police Department and the city of Des Moines. A federal judge found last month that the two officers used excessive force and committed battery against Burnikel. Both remain on the police force. At the top of the hour, Kieffer speaks with Peter Hanson, associate professor of political science at Grinnell College, and Caleb Elfenbein, associate professor of religious studies and history about the latest findings of the Grinnell College National Poll, conducted in conjunction with nationally recognized pollster Ann Selzer. Kieffer also speaks with Mick Barry, president ofkharrop@iowapublicradio.org (Katelyn Harrop)114532 as http://www.iowapublicradio.orgFri, 07 Dec 2018 20:05:48 +00002267http://www.iowapublicradio.org/post/iowa-farmers-react-national-climate-assessment-warnings
The Trump administration's Fourth National Climate Assessment, featuring the conclusions of more than 300 scientists, predicts that climate change will cost the country hundreds of billions of dollars annually. The report predicts that by 2050, cropIowa Farmers React to National Climate Assessment WarningsThe Trump administration's Fourth National Climate Assessment, featuring the conclusions of more than 300 scientists, predicts that climate change will cost the country hundreds of billions of dollars annually. The report predicts that by 2050, crop productivity in the Midwest will decline by 2050 to levels of the 1980s. On this edition of River to River , host Ben Kieffer talks with one of the contributors to the report, agronomist and Iowa State University emeritus professor Gene Takle, as well as two Iowa farmers, to get a sense of how Iowa’s ag community may be preparing for a harsher climate and unpredictable growing seasons.ewoodbury@iowapublicradio.org (Emily Woodbury)114476 as http://www.iowapublicradio.orgFri, 07 Dec 2018 16:38:49 +00002272http://www.iowapublicradio.org/post/ipr-gets-hands-look-gene-editing-tool-crispr
In a lab at George Washington University, painted lady butterflies flutter in mesh houses. This is where assistant professor Arnault Martin and his research group use the new gene-editing technique CRISPR to unlock secrets about the colors and spots onIPR Gets a Hands-On Look at Gene-Editing Tool CRISPRIn a lab at George Washington University, painted lady butterflies flutter in mesh houses. This is where assistant professor Arnault Martin and his research group use the new gene-editing technique CRISPR to unlock secrets about the colors and spots on the butterflies’ wings. CRISPR has allowed them to isolate a precise gene that controls wing appearance, and they can shut it off at will.amayer@iowapublicradio.org (Amy Mayer)114473 as http://www.iowapublicradio.orgFri, 07 Dec 2018 11:00:00 +0000Amy Mayer273http://www.iowapublicradio.org/post/driven-reflections-love-career-and-pursuit-happiness
The drive to succeed is a balancing act for many women in search of love, a career, and a family. While many romantics find comfort in classic love songs, Venise Berry relates her dating life to Queen’s “Another One Bites the Dust,” in Driven: ReflectionsDriven: Reflections on Love, Career and the Pursuit of HappinessThe drive to succeed is a balancing act for many women in search of love, a career, and a family. While many romantics find comfort in classic love songs, Venise Berry relates her dating life to Queen’s “Another One Bites the Dust,” in Driven: Reflections on Love, Career and the Pursuit of Happiness . Berry’s new collection of essays focuses on her experience as a career-focused woman growing up in the 70s.abovinette@iowapublicradio.org (abovinette)114033 as http://www.iowapublicradio.orgTue, 04 Dec 2018 22:37:30 +00001542http://www.iowapublicradio.org/post/nuns-and-nudes
It’s not every day that you see those two words together, but the Dubuque Museum of Art pulls it off with class. Their exhibit “Just to Live is Holy” showcases works by internationally-known artists such as Sister Corita Kent, in addition to local artistsNuns and NudesIt’s not every day that you see those two words together, but the Dubuque Museum of Art pulls it off with class. Their exhibit “Just to Live is Holy” showcases works by internationally-known artists such as Sister Corita Kent, in addition to local artists such as Louise Kames, professor or art and Chair of the Art and Art History Department at Clarke University. Their art, along with the other artists, ranges from traditional to abstract, and in every medium imaginable. Each of these artists has made a “unique contribution to our understanding of the relationship between art and faith and the importance of social justice.” The Dubuque Museum of Art’s exhibition runs through January 6 th and features the works of more than a dozen artists who are affiliated with three religious congregations in Dubuque. The three religious orders providing artworks for the DuMA’s exhibition are the PBVM Sisters of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, BVM Sisters of the Blessed Virgin Mary, andjhalbloom@iowapublicradio.org (Jacqueline Halbloom)114390 as http://www.iowapublicradio.orgTue, 04 Dec 2018 22:23:13 +0000Jacqueline Halbloom529http://www.iowapublicradio.org/post/dubuque-greyhound-race-track-will-be-one-few-left-us
The head of Iowa’s only greyhound racing track says he expects to be in business for at least a few more years, despite a decision by Florida voters last month to close all of that state’s dog tracks. Brain Carpenter, the general manager of Iowa GreyhoundDubuque Greyhound Race Track Will Be One of Few Left in the U.S. The head of Iowa’s only greyhound racing track says he expects to be in business for at least a few more years, despite a decision by Florida voters last month to close all of that state’s dog tracks. Brain Carpenter, the general manager of Iowa Greyhound Park in Dubuque, says the closing of Florida’s 11 tracks by the end of 2020 could mean fewer dogs being bred to run at other tracks, including Iowa’s. “You know, I’ve heard over the years for many years how we were coming to an end, and we’re still hanging in there 34 years later. Hopefully we’ll have many more, but we’ll see what happens,” says Carpenter. Iowa’s greyhound season runs from May through October, and many of the dogs at the Dubuque track have run in Florida during the winter. At the end of 2020, the Dubuque facility will be one of just six greyhound tracks left in the U.S. Jason Hess owns Xtrem Hess Racing kennel in Dubuque. He says he’ll breed fewer greyhounds right away. “Because with less tracks operating, it takeslmoon@iowapublicradio.org (Lindsey Moon)114384 as http://www.iowapublicradio.orgTue, 04 Dec 2018 22:14:40 +00002726http://www.iowapublicradio.org/post/des-moines-teen-what-its-have-cystic-fibrosis
Cystic Fibrosis is a progressive, genetic disease that causes persistent lung infections and makes it harder to breathe over time. It causes a sticky buildup of mucus in the lungs, and also in the pancreas and other organs. While the condition isDes Moines Teen On What It's Like to Have Cystic FibrosisCystic Fibrosis is a progressive, genetic disease that causes persistent lung infections and makes it harder to breathe over time. It causes a sticky buildup of mucus in the lungs, and also in the pancreas and other organs. While the condition is difficult to live with, methods of treatment have improved vastly in the past few decades.ewoodbury@iowapublicradio.org (Emily Woodbury)114374 as http://www.iowapublicradio.orgTue, 04 Dec 2018 21:17:42 +00002920http://www.iowapublicradio.org/post/2018-iowa-public-radio-holiday-book-guide
It's that time of year again! Make your list and check it twice, because here are some holiday book recommendations from some of Iowa's greatest bibliophiles. Jan Weismiller and Tim Budd from Prairie Lights Bookstore in Iowa City and Hunter Gillum fromThe 2018 Iowa Public Radio Holiday Book GuideIt's that time of year again! Make your list and check it twice, because here are some holiday book recommendations from some of Iowa's greatest bibliophiles. Jan Weismiller and Tim Budd from Prairie Lights Bookstore in Iowa City and Hunter Gillum from Beaverdale Books in Des Moines share their top fiction and non-fiction picks of 2018.abovinette@iowapublicradio.org (abovinette)114308 as http://www.iowapublicradio.orgTue, 04 Dec 2018 15:50:43 +00002758http://www.iowapublicradio.org/post/tis-season-festive-poinsettias
The poinsettia is everywhere this time of year. It’s beautiful, but where did this plant come from and how did it become such an important Christmas symbol? On this Horticulture Day edition of Talk of Iowa , host Charity Nebbe talks with horticulturist'Tis the Season for Festive Poinsettias The poinsettia is everywhere this time of year. It’s beautiful, but where did this plant come from and how did it become such an important Christmas symbol? On this Horticulture Day edition of Talk of Iowa , host Charity Nebbe talks with horticulturist Chris Currey about the long history of the poinsettia. Later in the hour, Richard Jauron joins to answer listener questions. Poinsettias are native to Northern Guatemala and Northern Mexico. According to Currey, they first took off as a holiday plant in the United States around 1828 in Philadelphia and then were formally named in Scotland shortly after. While poinsettias were originally red, breeding has allowed for a wide range of colors. "When you started to get into breeding poinsettias then they would purposefully make crosses to create more variety in the colors," Currey says. "You have everything from white, pink, red... to deep plum purple." Because of their native home in the tropics, the ideal temperature for poinsettias iscnebbe@iowapublicradio.org (Charity Nebbe)114223 as http://www.iowapublicradio.orgTue, 04 Dec 2018 15:47:20 +00002933